Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 199

As Lyla and Antoine

from the call began to fade, pushed away by their comforting presence.

sat down, their warmth enveloped ine. The anxiety in

Suddenly, I wasn't afraid anymore. Whatever might happen, with these two friends by my side, I had the strength to face it.

I took a deep breath, and just before the call was about to disconnect, I pressed the answer button, switching to speaker mode.

The moment the call connected, the lawyer's serious voice came through "Ms. Wiley, I just received word that Leah Grant suffered a heart attack in custody. She's incritical condition and has been rushed to the hospital." what? Who had a heart attack?"

1 froze, feeling like I'd misheard

Did the lawyer really say Leah? But how could Leah possibly have a heart attack?

I opened my mouth to say something, but Lyla's angry voice cut in first, "Leah's in perfect health! How could she have a heart attack?"

quietly closed my mouth, waiting for

news and called you immediately. That's all I have for now. I tried to get more details, but they're keeping things tight-lipped.

there'd

known Leah for years. We saw her regularly.

a heart condition, we'd know about it, wouldn't

even if she did have a heart condition, she would've played that card a long time ago. There was no way this was just coming

that instant I knew something

the phone

which hospital they took Leal

what are you planning?"

to see for myself.

gave me a reassuring look. That look warmed

was silent for a moment before the lawyer said,

wanted to come along to prevent me from doing

agreeing on a meeting point, Lyla,

the window, and I heard the car door unlock The lawyer